Monopolies only exist when government interferes in the marketplace. The idea that laissez-faire would lead to one huge monopoly is a myth.

Unfortunately, this cannot be proved either way, since we have no laissez-faire
test bed economy. I therefore propose that America II be established as such. If monopolies emerge, we simply move on to America III: Attack of the Clones.

Posted by: GORDON on Aug. 28 2001,14:03

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!!!!!!!

My way didn't look right to me at all, but 10 minutes searching didn't produce the correct spelling.

And I have to concur with the "Let the businesses be" concept, initially. We'll amend as needs be....or, there are other options.

Posted by: thibodeaux on Aug. 28 2001,14:09

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Fear my elite spelling skills.

Posted by: GORDON on Aug. 28 2001,14:11

My spelling was so far off, the AI routine on dictionary.com had no idea what I was trying to say.
Posted by: Vince66 on Aug. 29 2001,10:27